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Personal profile
Biography
Mahbub is a senior lecturer in education research at the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (FMNHS), as well as an Academic Development Specialist at the Monash Education Academy (MEA). He is a Senior Fellow (SFHEA) of Advance HE and an ANZAHPE Fellow.
At MEA, he designs and delivers programs for the professional development of staff across Monash faculties for high-quality teaching. In his role as the Research Coordinator of the Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education (MCSHE), his primary focus is to enhance skills, capacity, and confidence within FMNHS to conduct innovative and high-quality research in health education. He engages in interdisciplinary research, develops and delivers courses related to research methodology and educational practices, and organises research seminars and workshops.
With over 18 years of experience, he has researched various educational issues including scientific and environmental literacy, graduate employability, development of generic skills, and curriculum evaluation. His current research focuses on professional development for university educators, exploring evolution of health professions education research methodologies, and fostering employability in healthcare students, using qualitative and mixed methods designs. His research has been published in top-ranked education journals such as Advances in Health Sciences Education, Medical Education, Academic Medicine, Medical Teacher, and Higher Education Research & Development.
Research interests
- Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) in health professions education
- Teacher professional knowledge in higher education
- Mixed methods research design
- Graduate employability
- Generic/transferable skills development
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Education , PhD
Award Date: 18 Oct 2012
Research area keywords
- Educational Research
- Health Professions Educational Research
- Medical Education
- Graduate Employability
- Preparedness for practice
- Generic/transferable skills
- Curriculum evaluation
- Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)
- Teacher professional knowledge
Projects
- 8 Finished
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Are our OSCEs simulating authentic practice? A Mystery Shopper study: Comparing OSCE performance to Real-Life Practice
Lim, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Krishnan, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Malone, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sarkar, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Furletti, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
20/11/22 → 20/11/23
Project: Research
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Mapping antimicrobial education across Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health
Lim, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Exintaris, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sarkar, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kong, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Khumra, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/11/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Exploring the value and impact of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) for university educators’ teaching practice
Sarkar, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lazarus, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wright, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ilic, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), White, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thompson, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Maynard, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Berry, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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STEMMing Effective Study Strategies
Yuriev, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Larson, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vu, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sarkar, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kyne, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Danczak, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Li, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Butler, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/20 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Curriculum design for graduate employability: an evidence-based approach
Howard, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Czech, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sarkar, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ilic, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Monash University – Internal University Contribution
1/09/19 → 31/08/20
Project: Research
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Exploring the articulation and enactment of pedagogical content knowledge using content representation for health professions educators
Sarkar, M., Gutierrez Bucheli, L. & Berry, A., 2025, p. 288. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Metacognitive problem solving: exploration of students’ perspectives through the lens of multi-dimensional engagement
Vo, K., Sarkar, M., White, P. J. & Yuriev, E., 1 Jan 2025, In: Chemistry Education Research and Practice. 26, 1, p. 141-157 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Symposium 1 - Facilitating the development of a holistic healthcare practitioner as a master adaptive learner – from principles to practice
Pallath, V., Sarkar, M., Sen, A. & Gibson, S. J., 2025, p. 101-102. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Trends in topics and methodologies in health professions education research: past insights and future directions
Sarkar, M., Barber, C., Rees, C. E. & Palermo, C. E., 2025, p. 337. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Valid concerns: Considerations for reviewing manuscripts with validity arguments
Stephens, G. C. & Sarkar, M., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Anatomical Sciences Education. 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE)
Sarkar, M. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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International Science Education Conference Travel and Writing Grant
Sarkar, M. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Merit Award (Short Communication Presentation) - Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference 2025
Sarkar, M. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash Education Research Community's Publication Award
Sarkar, M. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Focus on Health Professional Education (Journal)
Sarkar, M. (Associate editor)
2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Discover Education (Journal)
Sarkar, M. (Editorial board member)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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BMC Medical Education (Journal)
Sarkar, M. (Editorial board member)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Maximising Supervision Experience
Sarkar, M. (Organiser), Maghidman, M. (Organiser) & Palermo, C. (Organiser)
4 Aug 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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How to supervise effectively
Sarkar, M. (Organiser), Maghidman, M. (Organiser) & Palermo, C. (Organiser)
22 Apr 2022 → 25 May 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Employability skills underdeveloped in science subjects
1/03/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature